Baltic Exchange (building)
| Baltic Exchange | |
|---|---|
The main building of the Baltic Exchange after its completion in 1903 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Demolished |
| Type | Office |
| Location | St Mary Axe London, EC3 |
| Coordinates | 51°30′53″N 0°04′51″W / 51.5146°N 0.0807°W |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Destroyed | 10 April 1992 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Smith and Wimble |
| Main contractor | George Trollope & Sons |
The Baltic Exchange was an important listed building and historic landmark at 24–28 St Mary Axe in the City of London, occupied by the Baltic Exchange, a market for shipping, marine insurance, and information on maritime transportation. The building was known to some British architectural historians for its cathedral-like trading hall and the Baltic Exchange Memorial Glass, a stained glass war memorial.
It was severely damaged by an IRA bombing in 1992 and between 1995 and 1998 was demolished. The site is now occupied by 30 St Mary Axe ("The Gherkin"); the stained glass survived and can be seen at the National Maritime Museum.